Son of Nation of Islam founder Imam W. Deen Mohammed, Sept. 9

Son of Nation of Islam founder Imam W. Deen Mohammed, Sept. 9

For L.A. Times/Jonathan Kirn

Son of Nation of Islam founder Imam W. Deen Mohammed, Sept. 9 Imam W. Deen Mohammed, the rebellious son of the late Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad who broke from black nationalism and guided his followers toward mainstream Islam, died on Sept. 9, according to family members. He was 74.

Son of Nation of Islam founder Imam W. Deen Mohammed, Sept. 9 Imam W. Deen Mohammed, the rebellious son of the late Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad who broke from black nationalism and guided his followers toward mainstream Islam, died on Sept. 9, according to family members. He was 74. (For L.A. Times/Jonathan Kirn)

Son of Nation of Islam founder Imam W. Deen Mohammed, Sept. 9 Imam W. Deen Mohammed, the rebellious son of the late Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad who broke from black nationalism and guided his followers toward mainstream Islam, died on Sept. 9, according to family members. He was 74.